ABOVE: Judges had to rate the barbecue on a variety of criteria including appearance taste and tenderness. The top scoring chicken went to Smokeahalics, and Rise ‘N Swine was second. The best pork ribs were turned in by Clark Crew BBQ, and the runners-up were Salalamnilla Grilla. The top pork butt went to Rise ‘N Swine, and the second place was won by Wildcatters Q Crew. The best brisket entry was turned in by Wildcatters Crew Q, and second went to Great Plains BBQ. L&T photos/Larry Phillips

LEFT: The Clark Crew Q won the Third Annual 5-State Fair Cook-off Saturday. Clark took third in chicken, first in ribs, sixth in pork butt, and seventh in brisket for an overall score of 693.074 points out of 25 teams. L&T photo/Earl Watt

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